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Brian Schatz

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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.

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Jan 15, 2025

Mr. President, after months of swearing up and down that they were focused on lowering the price of eggs, the price of groceries, the price of gas, the price of insurance--that was what the last election was about, right? It was about…

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Dec 20, 2024

Mr. President, it is no small task for us to confront the unbearable burden of our history. Yet to stand before that history in silence and to remain idle while these wounds persist is to turn away from one of the most fundamental acts of…

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Dec 20, 2024

I ask that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 1723

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Dec 20, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; that the Schatz-Murkowski substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; and that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time…

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Dec 20, 2024

Mr. President, earlier this week, I spoke about the historic accomplishments of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs with my good friend and vice chair Lisa Murkowski over the last 4 years. I made it very clear that the foundation of…

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Dec 20, 2024

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the bill, as amended? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill, as amended, pass? The…

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Dec 20, 2024

Mr. President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 432, S. 1723. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill…

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Dec 19, 2024

Madam President, reserving the right to object, I am all for considering bills that have gone through the regular process for consideration. In the past month alone, I have been on the floor several times to pass 12 bipartisan bills which…

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Dec 17, 2024

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Welch). Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Indian Affairs Legislation

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Dec 17, 2024

Mr. President, the past 4 years have been historic for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs by almost any measure. We secured the largest investment in Native communities in American history, totaling more than $45 billion. We had the…

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Dec 12, 2024

I ask that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Dec 12, 2024

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments, where applicable, be agreed to; that the bills, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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